After landing at Capital Airport, Chen Yansen and his two companions took a car to the East Corner Hotel next to the 798 Art District.
The Xiaomi product launch wasn't until the next morning. They had arrived a day early because Lei Yijun was holding a small networking event.
Fewer than twenty people were attending—all of them founders of companies he had personally invested in, along with the heads of the lead investment funds: IDG, Qiming Capital, and Digital Sky Technology.
After checking in and resting for a bit, Chen Yansen drove over to the 798 Art District.
As soon as he entered the private room, dozens of pairs of eyes turned to him in unison.
"President Chen, it's good of you to come. Thank you for attending Xiaomi's new product launch."
Li Wanqiang stepped forward with a smile to greet him.
Seeing this, Lei Yijun, who had been exchanging pleasantries with some investors, excused himself and hurried over.
